Back then, Stiles put up signs saying, "We are not closing!!! We are not going anywhere! Stile's Farmer Market is here to stay!!!"

this photo: Andrea Kleiman, January 2013

Today, DNA Info contacted the owner, Steve Stile, and reported: "the longtime grocer was forced out after the building was sold. 'My family's so sick you cannot imagine,' he said. 'We tried everything in our power to stay there... We're heartbroken, very heartbroken.'"

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That part of the city was a touchstone for me, especially culinary. There was Manganaro's, 2 big fish stores, Stiles, several butchers, and CupCake Cafe had just opened in its original location. I used to love going there in the early 90's. I can't go down that block anymore- literally and figuratively

Ugh, this used to be my shop when I lived down the block. It will remain one of my few positive memories of living in that area, which was rough at the time. I can't even walk over there any more, the neighborhood has changed so much and I feel I can't afford to walk up/down 9th Avenue. So sorry to see them go - it's really the end of an era. If they can't find a new location in the area, they'd be most welcome in the EV (as if that's an affordable option).

So sad. Stiles is a great vegetable store w/ a huge selection for a third the price of the rapacious Gristedes or Food Emporium. That stretch of 9th Ave between 36th and 42nd, which was always such a great stretch of old NYC, is probably doomed to the yuppie invasion underway in all those towers nearby.

Devastating news. That area around under the Port Authority feels like the last "gritty" part of 9th Ave left in the area. I guess with that hotel going up next to Stiles eventually those days are almost over... And now there's even fewer options for fresh produce. But it's ok everyone, now we've got Gotham West Market! ...really hope Stiles can find a new home soon.

Stiles moved to 52nd and 9th, where they already had one location. The $.99 pizza place moved to the corner of 42nd and 9th, not "halfway between 8th and 9th." I'm bummed Stiles moved up ten blocks, too, but let's get the facts straight, ok?